Beyond Bagging Fruit - Solar Powered Ultrasonics

General Fruit Growing
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For those of you who are plagged by squirrels like me and have tried bagging (Re- evaluating bagging fruit - #427 by hambone ) is this a possible solution? Has anyone tried these : Amazon.com : Amerfist Solar Animal Repeller, 2021 Ultrasonic Mole Repellent, Rat, Squirrel, Deer, Raccoon, Skunk, Rabbit, Mole, Dog, Cat, Waterproof with Motion Detector, USB Rechargeable, Flashing Light (Green) : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon : Amerfist Solar Animal Repeller, 2021 Ultrasonic Mole Repellent, Rat, Squirrel, Deer, Raccoon, Skunk, Rabbit, Mole, Dog, Cat, Waterproof with Motion Detector, USB Rechargeable, Flashing Light (Green)

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#2

I saw those, too. But - can’t imagine that they take care of squirrels, raccoons, etc. It seems that those animals might be skittish at first . . . but get used to just about anything.
I tried very bright motion lights. :-1:
I tried moving things that made noise - pie plates, etc. :-1:

We finally built a cage with heavy deer netting and/or chicken wire. :+1:
I put out a trap (Havahart) and got 2 raccoons :raccoon: :raccoon: who are now vacationing a few miles from here. Next year there will be others and the trap will come out again.
Can you import a large hawk? :+1: :+1: :+1: :rofl:
Our ‘resident’ hawk has really thinned out our squirrels. He’s a big one. And apparently eats a LOT.

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#3

I think we could all use some more Hawks-in-Residence.

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#4

I can’t speak for dear, but spreading moth balls around the base of my peach trees detured squirels.

#5

Amazon reviewers are about 70% good, 30% not.

I hope a few people try this and report.

Thanks for posting.

#6

I’m holding out for laser beam helmets for cats.

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#7

Who’s to say, that might be right around the corner :wink: